TGF-β signalling defect is linked to low CD39 expression on regulatory T cells and methotrexate resistance in rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune arthropathy characterized by chronic articular inflammation. Methotrexate (MTX) remains the first-line therapy for RA and its anti-inflammatory effect is associated with the maintenance of high levels of extracellular adenosine (ADO). Nonetheless, up to 40%...

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Main Authors: Peres, R, Donate, P, Talbot, J, Cecilio, N, Lobo, P, Machado, C, Lima, K, Oliveira, R, Carregaro, V, Nakaya, H, Cunha, T, Alves-Filho, J, Liew, F, Louzada-Junior, P, Cunha, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018